We are seven handsome and charming* guys who meet at a different restaurant every month or so, having read a book in common, and discuss whatever we want--generally the assigned book, but usually many other timely topics as well. We rotate the responsibility to suggest titles, but the group has the final say. Our book club rules: 1) Anything goes, fiction or nonfiction; 2) paperbacks are preferred; and 3) staying under 300 pages is desirable (N.B., we violate this one all the time). We rate all books and restaurants on a 5-point scale.

* All other adjectives were vetoed.

April 5, 2021

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors by James Hornfischer (Online)

Simultaneously a well-researched history and a kind of memorial to the bravery and sacrifice of American sailors in WWII, this book focuses on the central conflict that constituted the naval Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944.  This battle cemented America's victory over Japan, and the author explains the strategic significance of the action and describes the up-close and personal experiences of the participants (at least on the American side).  The result is a gripping tale.

Our next book is Michele Norris, The Grace of Silence, a memoir of growing up black in Minneapolis.  We also considered Samuel Hynes, The Growing Seasons, and Charles Eastman, Indian Boyhood.  Our next meeting is scheduled for May 10, and, if possible, we may meet in person!  Phil is up next to suggest the next book.


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